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PM's Statement prior to his departure to Japan
Following is the text of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's departure statement prior to his visit to Japan.
"I will visit Japan on 28-29 October 2018 for the Annual Summit. This will be my twelfth meeting with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe since my first visit to Japan as Prime Minister in September 2014. Thereafter, I had visited Japan in 2016 for the Annual Summit.
Last year, I had the pleasure of hosting Prime Minister Abe and Mrs. Akie Abe in my home state Gujarat also. Japan is India’s valued partner. We have a Special Strategic and Global Partnership. Our ties with Japan, both economic and strategic, stand completely transformed in recent years. It is today a partnership of great substance and purpose. It rests on the strong pillars of India’s Act East Policy, and our shared vision and commitment to a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific.
As democracies, we have shared values. We seek peace and prosperity for all.
Our complementarities make India and Japan a winning combination. Japan today is one of the most trusted partners in India’s economic and technological modernisations and one of the top investors in India. Projects like Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail and Dedicated Freight Corridors reflect the high level and strength of our economic engagement. Japan is also at the forefront of engaging in our national initiatives, such as ‘Make in India’, ‘Skill India’, ‘Digital India’, ‘Start Up India’, etc.
Japanese investors have faith in India’s economic future, which is marked with myriad opportunities.
We value Japan’s global leadership in innovation, technologies and best practices. During this visit, I will have a chance to see some of Japan’s high-tech capabilities in robotics.
I will have wide-ranging talks with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and interact with business leaders and captains of industry from both countries. I will also address the Indian community.
These interactions will help to further strengthen our trade and investment ties, and cooperation in new areas, such as healthcare, digital technologies, agriculture and food processing, disaster risk reduction and disaster resilient infrastructure.
I greatly welcome the growing ties between our parliamentarians, and between our states and Japan’s prefectures. It is a matter of happiness that direct relations between the peoples of our two countries continue to grow through active interaction in areas such as education, skill development, culture and tourism.
My visit will promote our traditional friendship that is deeply rooted in history, and consolidate our partnership for a better and more prosperous future."
Prime Minister's Office
PM’s gifts to PM Benjamin Netanyahu
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented Prime Minister of Israel Mr. Benjamin Netanyahu replicas of 2 sets of relics from Kerala that are regarded as key artifacts in the long Jewish history in India.
They comprise two different sets of copper plates that are believed to have been inscribed in 9-10th century C.E.
The first set of copper plates is a cherished relic for the Cochini Jews in India. It is regarded as a charter describing the grant of hereditary royal privileges and prerogatives by the Hindu King, Cheraman Perumal  to the Jewish leader Joseph Rabban. According to traditional Jewish accounts, Joseph Rabban was later crowned as the Prince of Shingli, a place in or equated with Cranganore. Cranganore is where Jews enjoyed religious and cultural autonomy for centuries, before they moved to Cochin and other places in Malabar. Local Jews once placed in each coffin a handful of earth from Shingli/Cranganore that was remembered as a holy place & a “second Jerusalem”. The replica of these plates was made possible with the cooperation of the Paradesi Synagogue in Mattancherry, Kochi.
The second set of copper plates is believed to be the earliest documentation of the history of Jewish trade with India. These plates describe the grant of land and tax privileges by the local Hindu ruler to a church and oversight of trade in Kollam to West Asian and Indian trading associations. West Asian association included Muslims, Christians, Zoroastrians, as also a group of Jews who signed in Judeo-Persian and possibly also in Arabic and Pahlavi . The plates bear their signatures that appear to have been cut into the plates by a local workman unfamiliar with the script. The replica of these plates was made possible with the cooperation of Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church in Thiruvalla, Kerala.
In addition, Prime Minister also presented PM Netanyahu a Torah scroll donated by the Paradesi Jewish community in Kerala. Handwritten over a hundred years ago, the scroll had been dedicated to the Paradesi Synagogue in Kochi that had been built in 1568. The Torah is enclosed on wooden staves in a wooden case adorned with silver sheets and a metal crown covered in gold sheets in floral ornament style, bearing motifs typical of lamps and decorations of south India.
President's Secretariat
Former President of Iceland, Mr Olafur Ragnar Grimsson calls on the President
Mr Olafur Ragnar Grimsson, former President of Iceland called on the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan today .
Welcoming Mr Grimsson to India, the President said that India deeply appreciates his efforts on Arctic and climate change issues. The Arctic region is of special significance to India. Scientific studies have shown a link between the Arctic region and the monsoon. India is keen to engage on the Arctic and looking at new avenues for cooperation.
The President appreciated Mr Grimsson’s initiative to get all stakeholders on the Arctic together on one global platform – the Arctic Circle. He said that we all have to contribute towards building a sustainable planet for ourselves and for our future generations.
Ministry of Science & Technology
Ministry of AYUSH and CSIR-NIScPR Organize a Special Session to Commemorate Ayurveda@2047
Diet, water intake, sleep, work and mental balance are the key factors to lead a healthy life. Ayurveda is the science of body, senses, mind and soul. It is a matter of knowledge which is directly related to human health and wellness. These are the words of Dr. Amit, Research Officer , Central Ayurveda Research Institute, New Delhi. He was delivering a keynote lecture in the special session on Ayurveda@2047 organised by CSIR-NIScPR. The theme of his lecture was “Basic principles of Ayurveda for being healthy with special focus on old age persons and mental health”. This program was organized by the Ministry of AYUSH in association with the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research , New Delhi on 11 October 2022.
Dr. Amit while delivering a special lecture on Ayurveda and health at CSIR-NIScPR
On this occasion, in her welcome address, Prof. Ranjana Aggarwal, Director, CSIR-NIScPR said that Indian culture talks about the harmony of body, mind and soul in a holistic concept of human health and this is the key characteristic of Indian traditional knowledge system. She also talks about the recent contributions of Scientifically Validated Societal Traditional Knowledge  program of CSIR-NIScPR and gave correlations and insights received from this program which add value to Ayurveda and traditional knowledge system of our country.
Dr. Suman Ray, Principal Scientist, CSIR-NIScPR proposed vote of thanks and Shri Aniruddha Tiwari compered the program. After this special session, a Free Medical Camp was also organized by the Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India in which the Ayurveda experts of the Ministry imparted medical consultation to CSIR-NIScPR staff.
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Election Commission
Fact Sheet on Haryana Legislative Assembly
Number of Recognized State parties: One 
Assembly Constituencies 90
Smallest and Largest Constituencies 
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By Size of Electorate
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No. & Name of Assembly Constituency
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Size of Electorate
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Smallest
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70-Narnaul
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144066
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Largest
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76-Badshahpur
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396281
Electorate Size-wise Composition
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Size of Electorate
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No. & Name of Assembly Constituency
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Less than 1 Lakh
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Nil
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1 Lakh – 1.50 Lakh
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1
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1.50 Lakh – 2 Lakh
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47
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More than 2 Lakh
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42
Electors
By Sex
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Male
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Female
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Others
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Total
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Population

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15325319
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13675202
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29000521
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Size of Electorate
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9774543
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8507775
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252
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18282570
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EPIC Issued
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9774543
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8507775
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252
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18282570
NRI & Service Electors
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No. of NRI Electors
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724
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No. of Service Electors
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107955
Age & Sex wise composition of Electorate
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Age Cohort
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Male
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Female
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TG
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Total
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18-19
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265975
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116430
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41
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382446
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20-29
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2360490
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1706804
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119
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4067413
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30-39
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2357772
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2134982
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55
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4492809
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40-49
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1912027
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1655492
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17
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3567536
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50-59
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1425133
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1365635
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15
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2790783
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60-69
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873282
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866378
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4
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1739664
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70-79
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403224
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419734
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0
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822958
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80+
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176640
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242320
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1
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418961
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Totals
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9774543
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8507775
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252
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18282570
Candidates
Total No. of Candidates 
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Candidates
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Total No. of Candidates
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Male
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1064
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Female
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104
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Others
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1
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Total
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1169
No. & Name of AC with Maximum and Minimum No. of Candidates
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No. & Name of AC with Maximum number of Candidates
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50-Hansi
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25 Candidates
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No. & Name of AC with Minimum number of Candidates
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04-Ambala Cantt.
12-Shahbad 
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6 Candidates
Party Wise List of Candidates
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BJP
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90
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BSP
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87
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CPI
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4
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CPI
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7
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INC
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90
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NCP
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1
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INLD
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81
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Others
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434
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Independents
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375
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Total
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1169
No. of EVMs & VVPATs to be used in the Elections:
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BUs
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29400
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CUs
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24899
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VVPATs
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27611
No. of Polling Stations:
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Total
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19578
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Regular
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19425
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Auxiliary
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153
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Combined Geo-Scientist Examination, 2021
The Result of the Combined Geo-Scientist Examination, 2021 was declared vide Press Note dated 03.12.2021 recommending 57 candidates in the order of merit for appointment.
The Commission, in accordance with Rule 16  &  of the Combined Geo-Scientist Examination, 2021, had also maintained a Reserve List in order of merit below the last recommended candidate.
The Commission hereby recommends following 07 candidates, which includes OBC-03, EWS-03 and SC-01 candidates, to fill up the post of Chemist, Group ‘A’/ Scientist ‘B’ , Group ‘A’ for the Combined Geo-Scientist Examination, 2021 from the candidates of Reserve List. A list of these candidates is enclosed. The Ministry of Mines will communicate directly with these recommended candidates.
The candidature of the following 04 candidates is Provisional:
0893768, 0893281, 2691101, 0892159
A list of these 07 candidates  is available on the Commission website i.e. http://www.upsc.gov.in.
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IIT Madras launches Free Online Mathematics Course ‘Out of the Box Thinking’
Registrations will close on 7th May 2023 for Level 3 and Level 4 of this course
Indian Institute of Technology Madras is launching Levels 3 and 4 of the ‘Out of the Box Thinking’ through Mathematics Course, which is intended to encourage innovative thinking.
These courses are being offered through Online Mode completely free of cost through the IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation. The final examination will be a proctored one conducted at centres in select cities across India.
The Level 1 and 2 courses, which were launched last year, attracted a total of 1.42 lakh students. Registrations for Level 3 and Level 4 will close on 7th May 2023. Those interested can register through the following link -https://pravartak.org.in/oobtregistration_math
The Course is being made available in online mode, free of cost, to everyone in India as well as in foreign countries. The four graded independent levels of the courses will be easily accessible to students, professionals, and researchers.
Highlighting the importance of such courses, Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, said,“The Levels 1 and 2 of the ‘Out of the Box Thinking’ course, which is first-of-its-kind in India, were well-received by students across India. This course is being offered free of cost. This course will greatly benefit School and College students, especially those residing in rural India. Thinking differently is crucial for innovation leading to entrepreneurship. Training the young mind to think differently, will in the long run yield creative youth for our nation.”
Pravartak will also issue the Grade Certification for students who take the examinations. The Institute is targeting as many as One Million School and College students and working professionals, and researchers through this course.
The courses will be taught by Mr. Sadagopan Rajesh, Mathematics Educator and founder-director of Aryabhatta Institute of Mathematical Sciences. He has been teaching Mathematics for the past 30 years among a various range of students, both school and college.
Speaking about this initiative, Mr. Sadagopan Rajesh, Mathematics Educator and Founder-Director of Aryabhatta Institute of Mathematical Sciences, said,“New Zealand and Australian Olympics teams brought along Mathematicians as part of their team in the 2016 Rio Olympics. Likewise, movie making, banking, marketing, real estate, and other esoteric fields of study - all these various fields need the logic that leads to the final numbers or calculations! Thus, it becomes imperative to focus on the logical segment of Mathematics - the study of facts and facts on figures, which is important in everyone’s career.”
The IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation is a Section 8 Company funded by the Department of Science and Technology , Government of India, under its National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems, and hosted as a Technology Innovation Hub  by IIT Madras.
Ministry of Communications
Postal Pension Adalat for Mumbai region
Mumbai : 15 February 2022
The Postmaster General, Mumbai Region, Mumbai will be holding Pension Adalat for Pensioners/Family pensioners of Department of Posts who are retired or taking pension from office under Mumbai Region. The Pension Adalat will be on 1st March 2022 at 3.00 pm in the Office of The Postmaster General, Mumbai Region, Mumbai GPO Building, Mumbai-400 001.
Pensioners may send their Applications for Pension Adalat addressed to The Sr. Accounts Officer, O/o The Postmaster General, Mumbai Region, GPO Building, Mumbai - 400 001 so as to reach on or before 25th February,2022 in the proforma given below.
The application received after 25th February,2022 will not be considered in the Pension Adalat. Cases involving legal issues, grievances involving policy matters will not be considered in Pension Adalat.
Department of Posts
Application Form of Pension Adalat
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PM in Ghazipur :
Releases commemorative stamp on Maharaja Suheldev
Lays Foundation Stone of Medical College in Ghazipur
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, visited Ghazipur in Uttar Pradesh today. He released a commemorative postage stamp on Maharaja Suheldev. He also laid the Foundation Stone of a Medical College in Ghazipur.
Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said that the projects being unveiled at various events today, would go a long way in making Poorvanchal a medical hub, and a centre for research in agriculture.
The Prime Minister recalled Maharaja Suheldev, as a brave warrior, and a hero who inspires the people. He spoke of the martial and strategic prowess, and administrative skills of Maharaja Suheldev. The Prime Minister said the Union Government is determined to preserve the legacy of all those who contributed to the cause of India's defence and security, and to its social life.
The Prime Minister said that the Union Government and the State Government in Uttar Pradesh, are both sensitive to the concerns of the people. He said the mission is to ensure a life of dignity for everyone.
The Prime Minister said that the medical college for which the Foundation Stone has been laid will provide the region with modern healthcare amenities. He said this has been a long standing demand of the people of this region, and it shall soon become a reality. He said this is one of many important hospitals that are being set up to improve healthcare facilities in the region. In this context, he also mentioned hospitals that are coming up in Gorakhpur and Varanasi.
The Prime Minister said that healthcare is receiving this magnitude of attention from the Union Government, for the first time since independence. He mentioned the Ayushman Bharat Yojana, and treatment being offered to patients. He said that in just 100 days, over 6 lakh people had benefited from the Pradhan Mantri Jan ArogyaYojana.
The Prime Minister also mentioned the insurance schemes launched by the Union Government, and said 20 crore people across the country have joined the JeevanJyoti, or Suraksha Beema schemes.
The Prime Minister mentioned several projects in the region, which are associated with agriculture. These include the International Rice Research Institute in Varanasi, cargo centres in Varanasi and Ghazipur, fertilizer plant in Gorakhpur, and Bansagar irrigation project. He said such initiatives will benefit farmers and help improve their incomes.
The Prime Minister emphasized that steps taken only for immediate political gain, do not help solve the country's problems. He said the Union Government has fixed MSP of 22 crops based on 1.5 times the cost. He mentioned various other initiatives taken for the agriculture sector.
Speaking of connectivity related progress, the Prime Minister said that work is in full swing for the Poorvanchal Expressway. He said work is progressing on the Tarighat-Ghazipur-Mau bridge. He said the recently opened waterway between Varanasi and Kolkata would also benefit Ghazipur. He said these projects would boost trade and commerce in the region.
AYUSH
Giloy is safe to use: Ministry of Ayush
Ministry of Ayush has recently noticed safety concerns on use of Guduchi  that were published in social media and in some scientific journals.
This advisory is being issued to confirm that Guduchi  is safe to use but some similar looking plants like Tinospora crispa may be harmful. Guduchi is a popularly known herb, familiar as Giloy and is being used in therapeutics since long in AYUSH systems.
There are good number of studies published in peer reviewed indexed Journals to substantiate safety and efficacy of Guduchi . Its hepato-protective properties are also well established. Guduchi is known for its immense therapeutic applications and the practices are regulated in accordance with various applicable provisions.
It is observed that different species of Tinospora are available and only Tinospora cordifolia should be used in therapeutics, whereas similar looking species like Tinospora crispa may manifest adverse effects.
Below is the information about these plant species
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Plant part
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Tinospora cordifolia
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Tinospora crispa
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Stem
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- Green in colour
- Not having small rounded projections
- No milky secretion
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- Greenish grey in colour
- Having small rounded projections
- milky secretion
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groovy notch at the base
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groovy notch at the base
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- red in colour
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Thus, it is reiterated that Guduchi is a safe and effective Ayurveda medicine, however it is advisable to use it in consultation with a qualified, registered Ayush physician.
Ministry of Ayush has a well-established system of Pharmacovigilance , with its network spreading across all over India. If any suspected adverse event occurs after intake of Ayush medicine it may be reported to the nearby Pharmacovigilance centre through an Ayush physician. Further it is advised to take Ayush medicine and treatment under supervision and consultation of a registered Ayush physician only.
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Indian Railways decides to reactivate the facility of UTS ON MOBILE App in zones where unreserved train services are reintroduced
To avoid rush at counters and ensure social distancing, UTS ON MOBILE App facility is being introduced
Zonal Railways have been instructed that whenever unreserved train services are introduced on any zonal Railway, the zonal Railway concerned may accordingly enable UTS ON MOBILE app for issuing unreserved tickets
To decongest ticket booking counters & to ensure smooth compliance of social distancing norms, facility to book unreserved tickets through UTS ON MOBILE app is being reactivated by Indian Railways.
On Indian Railways unreserved train services are being introduced in a phased manner. In order to avoid any inconvenience to passengers in booking unreserved tickets and to ensure norms of social distancing at booking counters while purchasing the tickets, It has been decided that in addition to UTS ON MOBILE App facility available on suburban sections, this facility may also be reintroduced on non-suburban sections of zonal Railways. Zonal Railways have been instructed that whenever unreserved train services are introduced on any zonal Railway, the zonal Railway concerned may accordingly enable UTS ON MOBILE app for issuing unreserved tickets.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 152.31 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 19.81 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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19,81,97,286
More than 152.31 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 19.81 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.